In article %p6pe.20833$rb6.5263@lakeread07,
"Bill" wrote:

I am the market for a new inflatable after being out of boating for awhile.
I see these high pressure, inflatable floor dinghies. They are lighter than
the RIBs.

What is the general feeling on these dinks, and which brand do you like, if
you like them at all.

Bill, like most things, depends on your use.

I love mine since the are lighter than a rib, more durable for my use (I
have a rock beach and scratches ain't as bad as shattered).

I use them as tenders to go from my beach/dock to my boat or as a
carry-on-board. Unless one has a larger boat, carrying a rib on board is
not as practical as deflating a HP floored inflatable and storing it in
a hold.

I have put an engine on mine and they go fine but that is the only time
I have ever gotten wet in one.

As a rower, I love them in ridiculous seas as they seem much more
stable, ride better, and won't sink than any other dink I have used
(although this would likely apply to a rib too).

And, I happen to like the feel of the HP floor on my feets.

I have had great luck with my Achilles.

harlan

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